15.9 - Extension to More than Two Variables
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What is a marginal distribution?
💡 Hint: Think about how we analyze one variable at a time.
How is the marginal pdf of X calculated when given the joint pdf f(X, Y, Z)?
💡 Hint: Remember the integration limits.
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What does marginal distribution allow you to analyze?
💡 Hint: Think about the definition of marginalization.
True or False: To find marginal distributions for three variables, we require only one integration.
💡 Hint: Recall how we approach integration in multivariable calculus.
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Given the joint pdf of three variables f(X, Y, Z) = 4xyz for 0 < x, y, z < 1, derive the marginal pdf of Y.
💡 Hint: Perform double integration correctly and set your limits!
In a reliability study involving three components A, B, C with joint distributions, define how you would assess the performance of component B using marginal distributions.
💡 Hint: Consider all variables' interdependencies.
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